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Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad

Delicious Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad with Feta and Apples

A vibrant Cranberry Pecan Spinach Salad with sweet apples and tangy feta, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 297
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing Ingredients
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 TBSP red wine vinegar
  • 1 TBSP pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper
Salad Ingredients
  • 3-4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 medium honey crisp apple
  • ¼-⅓ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup crumbled feta
  • 3 TBSP chopped candied pecans

Equipment

  • Mason jar
  • bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Dressing Preparation
  1. Combine the dressing ingredients in a mason jar and shake well, or whisk together in a bowl until emulsified.
Salad Assembly
  1. Prepare the apples by thinly slicing or chopping into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, add spinach and half the dressing. Mix well to coat the spinach.
  3. Add the apples, feta, dried cranberries, and candied pecans to the bowl.
  4. Toss to combine and season with extra salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Serve with remaining dressing immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSodium: 437mgFiber: 2gSugar: 17g

Notes

Feel free to customize by adding grilled chicken or swapping feta for goat cheese.

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